How to qualify for a mortgage during a move to Nashville TN?

[Mason Jeffries]

How to move to Nashville, find work, and purchase property at the same time?

Hi all! Moving out of state seems to have its logistical challenges. My wife and I want to buy a house in the Nashville area, but how do we qualify for a loan? Vanessa may have an opportunity to transfer jobs within her company, but it’s not a guarantee. Is there a way to get a loan and purchase a property before we move? Like a second residence maybe?

The obvious solution here would be to find a short term rental in Nashville, secure new jobs, and then apply for the loan. But the kicker is, we have 2 large German shepherds who are destructive while we are away. They really limit our rental abilities.

So how do we time all this? Is there a way to qualify for a mortgage during a transition period in which we may or may not have secured new jobs at that time? We have great credit, a healthy savings, and debt free.

Any advice would be much appreciated!